Ultrasonographic evaluation and uric acid studies in children with congenital heart disease

ABSTRACT

Hyperuricemia and nephropathy are dangerous complications of polycythemic conditions. We have evaluated 40 patients with congenital heart disease, 20 cyanotic and 20 acyanotic, for their uric acid status and renal function. Ultrasonic evaluation of their genitourinary system was also performed. In this study serum and 24 urinary uric acid concentrations in children with CCHD were within the normal limits for their age and did not differ significantly from those with CAHD. Their renal functions were normal and none of them had renal stones on ultrasonic examination